Inset - St George's Primary, Bourton - Self Review Framework 16th May 2007 Ian Brewer

1. Inset - St George's Primary, Bourton - Self Review Framework16th May 2007Ian Brewer i.c.brewer@dorsetcc.gov.uk

2. The National Perspective • The Background • The creation • The online tool • The national standard

3. Where are we withICT? The gap between the best and the worst is unacceptably wide and increasing. In the most outstanding examples, ICT is starting to have a pervasive impact on the way teachers teach and children learn. As yet the government’s aim for ICT to become embedded in the work of schools is a reality in only a small minority.

4. Achieving change - How far have we got? Source: DfES/PwC

5. Wouldn’t it be good to agree… What ‘good’ looks like • in key areas of development • using a common language across partners • with a wider range of shared resources • illustrated with exemplars and case studies • with effective self-review tools • allowing clear progression • supporting action planning for the future

6. Vision Skills Incentives Resources Action Plans Evaluation Skills Incentives Resources Action Plans Evaluation Vision Incentives Resources Action Plans Evaluation Vision Skills Resources Action Plans Evaluation Vision Skills Incentives Action Plans Evaluation Vision Resources Skills Incentives Evaluation Vision Skills Incentives Resources Action Plans Managing Complex Change Confusion Anxiety Slow Change Frustration False Starts Uncertainty Jacqueline S. Thousand & Richard A. Villa Managing Complex Change; 2001 Adapted by M Blows (2006)

7. Developing the framework • A model for self-review and guiding towards maturity • Developed and supported by all partner agencies • 100 professionals contributed to its development • Connects with the model of self-evaluation led by Ofsted • Launched April 2006 • Accessed via an online self review tool which offers additional facilities • Contains the national standard for ICT and enables progress towards and application for the ICT Mark

8. Developing the framework

9. Coherence Strategy in place Aspirational Made a start Nothing in place E-Mature

10. Concentrating on outcomes for learners • greater choice and opportunity for learning • learners to be better motivated, involved and engaged in their learning • to help every child, young person and adult learner to have even greater success and achievement • learning to be more exciting, relevant and fun • and we want learning online to be safe and secure “…take the discussion out of the technology world and place it firmly in the world of learners and learning”

11. Using the Self-review Framework ” The school reality” - Where are we?- Where do we want to be?- How do we get there?

12. Private Pondering …… The structure? School priorities? What did we already know? ………… and your gut reaction!

13. 1. Element 8. Assimilation to the ICT Mark. ICT Manager and HT 2. Element 2. Curriculum Development Curriculum Development Team 3. Elements 3 and 4. Learning and Teaching, focus on assessment. All staff 4. Element 7 and 1 Network development and other resources. Strategic ICT Team 5. Element 6 Extending Learning Opportunities. Network Manager and HT

14. Element 6Extending Learning Opportunities. Awareness and Understanding: • Do we all understand the importance of ICT in extending learning opportunities and how this can impact on raising standards? • Art we aware of pupils’ and families’ access to ICT and seeks opportunities to provide alternative access? • Are we aware of the communities ICT needs and is seeking to involve external partners? • What use do our pupils presently make of ICT at home?

15. Element 6Extending Learning Opportunities. Planning and implementation: • Do we have a planned whole school approach to extending opportunities? • Are extended activities are integrated with pupils’ learning in school? • Do parents and the community have access the school’s ICT based learning resources and other curriculum and school data?

17. A UsefulSchool Improvement Tool….. a model for change management ….. What else do we need to consider? Where do we want to be as a whole school? How are we going to get there?

18. The curriculum Learning & teaching Assessment Extending Opportunities for Learning The Elements of the self-review framework Impact on the Learner Professional development Resources Leadership and management

19. A UsefulSelf Evaluation Tool Provides accurate information for the SEF …….. and ……….. Sharpens the focus of existing practice Where are we?

20. Provision: The curriculum Provision: Learning & teaching Provision: Assessment, care guidance and support Provision: Extending Opportunities for Learning The Self-review Framework and Ofsted Standards and Achievement Provision: Professional development Provision: Resources Personal Development and Well-being Leadership and Management

21. The Self-review Framework and Every Child Matters. Element 1. Leadership and Management Element 5. Professional Development Element 6. Resources Element 2. The Curriculum Element 4. Assessment Element 3. Learning and Teaching Element 7. Extending Learning Opportunities Element 8. Impact on Pupil Outcomes Be Healthy Be Safe Enjoy & Achieve Positive Contribution Economic Well-being

22. Outcomes from using the self-review framework • More questions • Supporting me to move and take action - shifting things from the ‘too hard basket’ • Pupil standards improved • Teacher confidence and cohesion • Clearer plans for succession and sustainability • System for evaluating our effectiveness • Information for SEF • Transferable questions to apply to other areas of school development. • Future developments highlighted.

23. What is it all about? “SRF isn’t just about ICT and, interestingly, that is a key factor of its success. It focuses the mind on the whole spectrum of school development.” Steve Gater – Headteacher, Walker Technology College, Newcastle

24. What is it all about? “…we didn’t have to do anything extra – it gave us a clear focus and pointers for future development.” Assistant head, Gilberd School, Colchester

25. Benefits of the process “The SRF … has enabled all the staff, not just the ICT specialists, to understand where we are going strategically. It has brought us together and consolidated the whole vision for the school.” Roger Whittall – Headteacher, Westwood School, Coventry

29. Please make your selection... • Level Five • Level Four • Level Three • Level Two • Level One

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35. Please make your selection... • Level One • Level Two • Level Three • Level Four • Level Five

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38. Online survey tool • Click here to complete SRF curriculum survey

40. Celebrating success

41. ?Questions ?? Questions??? Questions ???? There are many things that we just don’t knowWhich way next, where shall we go?Making decisions is really toughWe know we are good but are we good enough? Too many initiatives the way’s not clearOFSTED, SIPs , ECM .. Oh dearA bit of help wouldn’t go amissPlease help us to see a solution to this. Clear the way for the framework it’s a helpful toolIt tells us what's good as a general ruleIt tells us where next and what to considerIt gives us a plan and helps us deliver We dream of a less frustrating timeNo more rubber gloves to clean up the grimeNo more knitting of fog is requiredWe’re clear in out thoughts and thoroughly inspired.